Lucy Courtenay worked in publishing for many years before leaving to become a full-time writer. She has contributed to a number of young fiction series, including Beast Quest. When not writing, she enjoys singing, reading and travel.
Authors and illustrators
Lucy Barnard
Lise Villadsen
Lise Villadsen is a Danish author who began writing at the age of 14. She has published a series of electrifying young adult novels centered around complex family dynamics and youth mental health issues, after making her lauded debut in 2018. Through her highly acclaimed works, Villadsen shrewdly captures the voice of the adolescent generation.
Kelly Conroy
Kelly Conroy worked as an actuary before focusing on writing stories and poems for children. She lives in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband, two sons and mini goldendoodle, Chewy. Kelly loves all things magical, whimsical and numerical, and her goal in life is to make people smile.
Karl Newson
Karl Newson is a bestselling, multi-award-winning children’s book author. His stories have been translated into 30 languages around the world. Karl grew up in Norwich, England, and was inspired to write his first story when his children were small… he’s been writing stories ever since. When Karl isn’t writing, he enjoys listening to music and walking in the woods. Karl lives in London.
Kate Ware
Originally from Mid Wales, Kate Ware designs, illustrates and occasionally writes children’s books from her studio in North Herefordshire, where she lives with her family. She loves gardening, cooking and going for walks with Pickle the pug. She also has a large array of chickens and 4 pet lambs called Cookie, Peggy, Rose and Simple.
K. L. Kettle
Kathryn lives and works near London, having moved from her native Birmingham. Her YA debut
THE BOY I AM
was a winning shortlist entry in the
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI British Isles) Undiscovered Voices 2018
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Jordan Wray
Jude Evans
Jude Evans was born and raised in South Wales. Growing up, her favourite things were books, singing and exploring the countryside with the family dog. She’s worked as an editor, and then publisher, for over 25 years, helping create books for new generations of children to read. Her favourite things are still books, singing and exploring the countryside, especially in Gloucestershire where she now lives.
Júlia Moscardó
Júlia is an award winning artist and illustrator. She lives in the UK with her partner Joe (also an illustrator), her daughter and their fluffy cat. In 2017, she graduated from the MA in Children’s Book illustration at Cambridge School of Art.